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AP Sports WriterChargers rookie OL Forrest Lamp carted off with knee injuryBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers rookie offensive lineman Forrest Lamp has been taken off the field on a cart with an apparent knee injury during practice at training camp.Lamp was injured Wednesday in...

AP Legal Affairs WriterJudge tosses Aaron Hernandez's conviction in 2013 murderBy DENISE LAVOIEFALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) A judge on Tuesday erased a 2013 murder conviction against former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, ruling that case law in Massachusetts has long established that defendants who die before their appeals are...

AP Pro Football WriterKicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cutsBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Minnesota Vikings have waived kicker/punter prospect Kaare Vedvik, just three weeks after they acquired him in a trade for a fifth-round draft pick.Vedvik was among the 32 players cut Saturday by the Vikings to reach the 53-man limit...

Lions re-sign long snapper Don Muhlbach for 16th seasonALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have re-signed long snapper Don Muhlbach, keeping him on the roster for a 16th season.Detroit made the move with the unrestricted free agent Wednesday.The two-time Pro Bowler has played in 228 games for...

Packers moving forward without veterans Bulaga, MartinezGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) By adding linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner this week, the Green Bay Packers signaled forward without two key veterans.Longtime right tackle Bryan Bulaga agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers and linebacker Blake Martinez...

Packers sign veteran tight end Marcedes LewisGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers have signed tight end Marcedes Lewis, adding another veteran to back up Jimmy Graham.The 6-foot-6 Lewis, who turned 34 last week, played 12 seasons in Jacksonville. He ranks third in Jaguars history with 375...

AP Sports WriterSaints cut 3-year starter, 3-time Pro Bowl guard WarfordBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have cut three-time Pro Bowl right guard Larry Warford, whose three-year run as a starter was cast into doubt by the club's selection of interior lineman Cesar Ruiz in...

Lions waive wide receiver Corey FullerALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions waived wide receiver Corey Fuller after practice Tuesday.The Lions activated Fuller earlier this month after he had been on the physically unable to perform because of a foot injury. He didn't play in a game this...

AP Sports WriterTrading places: Haden cut by Browns, signs with SteelersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Joe Haden only needed a few hours to find a team that wanted him.It's a squad he's very familiar with.Goodbye, Cleveland. Hello, Pittsburgh.Cut earlier in the day by the Browns after seven seasons, the...

CLINCHED: Denver - AFC West; Indianapolis - AFC South; New England - AFC EastClinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with:- Win and Denver lossClinches first-round bye with:- Win, OR- Tie and Indianapolis loss or tie, OR- Loss and Cincinnati loss or tie and Pittsburgh loss or tie and Baltimore...

AP Sports WriterFormer NFL running back Danny Woodhead announces retirementBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Versatile running back Danny Woodhead has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons.Woodhead, who played with Baltimore last season, wrote in an Instagram post early Saturday that it is time for...

AP National WriterSafeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of FameBy EDDIE PELLSMIAMI (AP) He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey.Didn't matter. Everyone knew where to find Troy Polamalu on Sundays.The Steelers great...